| Scientific Name: Pseudotropheus sp. "polit" |
| Pronunciation: s
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| Geo. Origin: Lion's Cove, Malawi |
| Habitat: Deep Rocky Habitat |
| Diet: Herbivore |
| Gender Differences: Dimorphic |
| Breeding: Maternal Mouthbrooder |
| Temperament: Aggressive |
| Conspecific Temperament: Highly Aggressive |
| Maximum Size: 4" |
| Temperature: 78 - 82°F |
| pH: 7.8 - 8.6 |
| Water Hardness: Hard |
| Difficulty: 3 |
Images: |
Dominant male Male Adult male Dominant male Maturing male Juvenile males Juvenile female (top) & male Holding female Adult male Adult male Adult male Adult male |
Photo Credit: Peter Hofman |
Comments: |
Pseudotropheus polit is a small, tough, nasty little mbuna. The males have a magnificent color pattern with the females having a kind of rusty color. When the males feel threatened they can change their color to a dull grey/blue instantly. |